Specifications
Changing the Query Timeout for an LDAP Connection
Using Directory Utility, you can specify how long Open Directory waits before
cancelling a query sent to the LDAP directory.
To set the query timeout for an LDAP connection:
1 Open System Preferences and click Accounts.
2 If the lock icon is locked, unlock it by clicking it and entering the name and password
of an administrator.
3 Click Login Options, then click Edit.
4 Click Open Directory Utility.
5 If the lock icon is locked, unlock it by clicking it and entering the name and password
of an administrator.
6 Click Services.
7 In the list of services, select LDAPv3 and click the Edit (/) button.
8 If the list of server congurations is hidden, click Show Options.
9 In the list, select a server conguration and click Edit.
10 Click Connection and then enter a value for “Query times out in __ seconds.”
The default value is 120 seconds.
Changing the Rebind-Try Delay Time for an LDAP Connection
Using Directory Utility, you can specify how long to wait before attempting to
reconnect if an LDAP server fails to respond. You can increase this value to prevent
continuous reconnect attempts.
To set the rebind delay for idle LDAP clients:
1 Open System Preferences and click Accounts.
2 If the lock icon is locked, unlock it by clicking it and entering the name and password
of an administrator.
3 Click Login Options, then click Edit.
4 Click Open Directory Utility.
5 If the lock icon is locked, unlock it by clicking it and entering the name and password
of an administrator.
6 Click Services.
7 In the list of services, select LDAPv3 and click the Edit (/) button.
8 If the list of server congurations is hidden, click Show Options.
9 In the list, select a server conguration and click Edit.
10 Click Connection and then enter a value for “Rebind attempted in __ seconds.”
The default is 120 seconds.
152 Chapter 8 Advanced Directory Client Settings